How long should it take?

[JRay77]

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I had a t-shirt once "Grab A Heiny" picture of the beer. Loved it!

 

[ramblin5]

Thanks to all for your informative and encouraging responses. I was basically afraid to tackle the valves and cam chain, but after finding some step by step instructions on adjusting the cam chain I thought that even I could do that. Took the time today to do that today and low and behold it worked. 80% of the clattering is now gone! AND, it runs better. Feels like it is more comfortable cruising at 62-65 now, whereas before it felt comfortable at 52-55.

So, I know it's no big deal to you mechanics, but it's a milestone for me.

Thanks for everyone's encouragement.

 

[Superjet]

Once you get started, you wont stop there. Keep at it cause I was once like you. Did my first cam chain replacement last year and was scared as all get out! Was always wondering: " It ran before tear down, it should run again....right!?!?!". It did!! With the help of all these members here either be an achived thread or current one, you always learn something new from these guys.